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Symbol Literacy - Theory and Research

Towards a symbol literacy approach in the education of children.

Gellel, A. M. (2018). Towards a symbol literacy approach in the education of children. International Journal of Children’s Spirituality, 23(2), 109–121.

Supporting young children’s metaphorical engagement through a Symbol Literacy Approach.

Gellel, A. M., Deguara, J., & Formosa, J. (2024). Supporting young children’s metaphorical engagement through a Symbol Literacy Approach. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 1476718X241231671.

Class Without Walls

A leisurely unfolding learning experience

Gellel, A.M. (2025). A leisurely unfolding learning experience. In D. Said Pace (ed.). Breaking boundaries: Engaging with our reflective practitioners. Proceedings from St Ignatius College symposium 3rd edition, 1st July 2025. (pp.35-44), St Ignatius College

The affordances made available through Preti’s St. Paul conquering the Moors: a pedagogical model for interacting with cultural artifacts

Gellel, A.M. (2025, May 28 ). The affordances made available through Preti’s St. Paul conquering the Moors: a pedagogical model for interacting with cultural artifacts. UM Research Expo 25, University of Malta.

Use of Symbols in Pop Music

Metaphors and Symbols in Popular Music as Exemplified in Katy Perry's Music and Music Videos

Gellel, A. M. (2018). Metaphors and Symbols in Popular Music as Exemplified in Katy Perry's Music and Music Videos. In A. Häger (eds.) Religion and popular music: Artists, fans and cultures, (pp.11-28), Bloomsbury.

The power of symbols in pop music

Gellel, A.M. (2019). The power of symbols in pop music. A case study of 2017 hits. In M. Stramglia (ed.) Pop Cultures. Sconfinamenti alterdisciplinari (pp.87-112). Lecce, Italy: Pensa Multimedia.

Symbols, Religion and Spirituality

The language of Spirituality

Gellel, A. M. (2018). The language of spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 23(1), 17-29.

Traces of spirituality in the Lady Gaga phenomenon.

Gellel, A. M. (2013). Traces of spirituality in the Lady Gaga phenomenon. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 18(2), 214-226.

Popular music as a resource for Religious Education classroom.

Gellel, A. M. (2013). Popular music as a resource for the Religious Education classroom: A study through Lady Gaga's Judas. Religious Education Journal of Australia, 29(1), 28-33.

Nurturing Spirituality. Through Symbol Literacy in religious Education.

Gellel, A. (2010). Nurturing Spirituality. Through Symbol Literacy in religious Education. Journal of Religious Education, 58(3), 44-51.

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